The Daily How Democracy Itself Ended Up on the Ballot in Wisconsin
Nov 8, 2022
In this compelling discussion, Reid J. Epstein, a New York Times reporter specializing in elections, joins former Wisconsin State Senator Kathy Bernier to unpack the state's fraught political landscape. They delve into the GOP's strategies to consolidate power through redistricting and altered voting laws. The talk reveals how recent elections have transformed Wisconsin into a battleground, highlighting voters' struggles against claims of fraud and declining trust in the electoral process. Their insights bring the stakes of the upcoming elections into sharp focus.
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Absentee Ballot Suspicions
- Nikki's unfamiliarity with absentee voting, coupled with Trump's rhetoric, heightened her suspicion.
- Although bipartisan, the Wisconsin Elections Commission's changes seemed unusual to her.
Bernier's Concerns
- State Senator Kathy Bernier, an expert on election law, noticed the Election Commission's actions weren't legal.
- She voiced concerns about drop boxes and nursing home voting procedures deviating from state law.
Nikki's Disbelief
- On election night, Nikki initially believed Trump was winning based on early results.
- She woke up to Biden leading after a large number of absentee ballots were counted overnight, fueling her distrust.